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For sale
$279,900
3beds
1,340sqft

705 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

3beds
1,340sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1912
8,145 sqft
2 Garage spaces
$209 price/sqft

What's special

Built-in shelvingDedicated dining spaceAmple natural lightFully fenced backyardLarge covered front porchBuilt-in pergolaNew roof

Charming and thoughtfully updated, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of character, function, and modern convenience. Enrolled in the Invest Des Moines program, this well-maintained property is ideal for first-time buyers or anyone looking for a home with both comfort and value. The main level features a spacious living ...

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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724443MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Living Room

Kitchen

Dining Room

Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

Listing updated: 21 hours ago

Listed by:

Misty Darling (515)962-5555,

BH&G Real Estate Innovations,

John Murphy 515-401-8122,

BH&G Real Estate Innovations

Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724443MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
  • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
  • Central Air
Features
  • Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 1,340
  • Total interior livable area: 1,340 sqft
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Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Garage spaces: 2
Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
  • Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Patio
  • Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
  • Size: 8,145.72 Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 49 x 163
  • Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
  • Parcel number: 09006347000000
  • Zoning: N5

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Two Story
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Metal Siding
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
  • Year built: 1912
Details
  • Warranty included: Yes

Utilities & green energy

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
  • Has HOA: No
Location
  • Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $209/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $207,000
  • Annual tax amount: $4,382
  • Date on market: 8/18/2025
  • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
  • Road surface type: Concrete